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I've been once to the main island with the hotel. It was a great stroll, the hotel itself is grand for being so isolated. But, the next year I tried to book about 4 month out, for the summer, and a couple of weeks later...More

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My wife and I thought we had done our homework when preparing for our long vacation trip to New England. But we quickly learned that we overlooked a lot of must-see attractions. One of the foremost is the Isles of Shoals, a group of small...More

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We boarded the vessel and were on our way to Star Island in the Isle of Shoals. It is about an hours boat ride from the dock on the Piscataqua river in Portsmouth to the Isle of Shoals. You cruise past five forts, the Navy...More

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Most of my family members have taken numerous trips out to the Isles of Shoales, and usually stay for the extended day tour on Star Island. On August 13th, a group of my family members took the trip out to Star Island, in order to...More

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A great place to visit providing a great sense of colonial seaside life. Beautiful collection of small islands.great views going to and returning from
A terrific way to get a complete sense of Portsmouth harbor and the surrounding seaside area

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There are a couple boat tours which take you out here, or hitch a ride with a local if you know one. Great place to visit during the summer and fall. Excellent views of White Island lighthouse. You feel like you are in a different...More

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Depends on their ability. The ground is a bit uneven so it's not perfect but if you go slow and they are pretty steady on their feet you should be ok. I believe I saw someone in a wheelchair but not complete sure?? Around... More

Depends on their ability. The ground is a bit uneven so it's not perfect but if you go slow and they are pretty steady on their feet you should be ok. I believe I saw someone in a wheelchair but not complete sure?? Around the main hotel it's pretty accessible but when you walk in between all the other houses that's when it's more bumpy and it's mostly dirt and grass. Hope that helps.
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Yes, you can walk around on Star Island. There are also daily tours to some areas of the other islands there too. It's a beautiful place. The ride out on the boat is also wonderful, not too long, but nice to see Portsmouth... More

Yes, you can walk around on Star Island. There are also daily tours to some areas of the other islands there too. It's a beautiful place. The ride out on the boat is also wonderful, not too long, but nice to see Portsmouth harbor as you leave.